Can the Hck Hot Chicken franchisor discontinue the sale of any Goods or Services at any time?

According to the 2025 Hck Hot Chicken Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor or its affiliates have the discretion to discontinue the sale of any Goods or Services at any time. This decision can be made if the franchisor or its affiliate judges that the continued sale of such items becomes unfeasible, unprofitable, or otherwise undesirable.

This clause in the franchise agreement means that Hck Hot Chicken franchisees may face changes in the products or services they are allowed to offer. The franchisor is not obligated to continue providing any specific goods or services if they deem it's no longer beneficial for them. This could impact a franchisee's revenue streams and business model if a key product or service is discontinued.

However, the franchisor is not liable to the franchisee for any unavailability or delay in shipment or receipt of merchandise due to temporary product shortages, order backlogs, production difficulties, delays, unavailability of transportation, fire, strikes, work stoppages, or other causes beyond their reasonable control. This protects the franchisor from liability in situations where they are unable to supply goods or services due to circumstances outside of their control.

Prospective franchisees should consider the potential impact of product or service discontinuation on their business and discuss with the franchisor the criteria and process they use for making such decisions. Understanding the factors that could lead to a product or service being discontinued can help franchisees better prepare for and adapt to potential changes in the Hck Hot Chicken menu or service offerings.